Videoconferencing

Respond to the questions below. You may add to and/or edit others' responses.

What are the benefits of using video conferencing with students?

Allows for greater appreciation of diversity particularly if you can conference with a school unlike your own.
Quick access to subject specialists without buses.
Develop oral communication skills.

What kinds of instructional activities lend themselves to video conferencing?

Research. Virtual tours. Interviews.
Science experiement
Play, skits

What video conferences have you conducted that were effective? What made them effective?

Science experiements at the same time
High school teaching elementary school students science concepts
Shared reading and then lead a discussion

What kinds of challenges/logistical issues do you need to consider when planning for a videoconference?

Equipment. Working equipment. Someone who knows how to work the equipment.
Scheduling between classroom teachers, technicial support personnel, and available equipment
Requires organized and detailed planning and rehearsals with students

How can you evaluate the effectiveness of a videoconference?
Ask.
Post conference discussion between teachers and students